In the 20th century, thousands of acres of apple trees orchards flourished around Petaluma and Sebastopol, but lucrative crops like grapes led to a significant decline in apple orchards.
Growing up in New England, I cherished visits to apple orchards each fall, savoring fresh, juicy apples right off the tree—an experience I sought after moving to California.
Despite the lack of pick-your-own apple orchards in the Bay Area, a few regional options remain, with Apple Hill in the Sierra foothills recognized as a substantial apple-growing region.
The apple-picking season in the Bay Area starts mid-September and requires advance tickets. The orchards offer various apple types and other fresh produce, including baked goods.
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